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On the road again

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, showcases Draughon Range to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon range is the premier training site where Misawa’s F-16 Fighting Falcons employ inert munitions and defend against simulated surface-to-air threats. The range is also utilized by many other USFJ units, providing critical training to combat search and rescue, mobility and fighter units throughout Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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What you got there, Chief?

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, looks into a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. The M2A2 aiming scope is the back-up scoring system for air-to-ground weapons employment for aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35. These jets use the range to enhance the training and readiness of Misawa’s fighter pilots, ensuring Team Misawa maintains its combat readiness and continues its mission of defending Japan and protecting U.S. interests in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Eyes on target

The view inside a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. The image depicts the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s impact point when dropping inert munitions. This premier range allows military forces to safely employ inert munitions, enhancing the readiness of Misawa’s F-16 Fight Falcon pilots and other U.S. personnel to maintain the defense of Japan. Draughon Range provides realistic training for pilots by simulating enemy detection and attacks with threat emitters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Observing lethal capabilities

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., left, the U.S. Forces Japan senior enlisted leader, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, right, the Fifth Air Force command chief, observe the range from a tower at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Winegardner and Kruzelnick noted the capabilities of the range and the role it plays in the training of the suppression of enemy air defense mission to Misawa aviators, specifically. The SEAD mission requires a pilot’s ability to put bombs on target and defend against surface-to-air missiles to ensure the protection of U.S. assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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The last roll call

Misawa Air Base defenders stand in formation during the final guard mount ceremony at Misawa AB, Japan, May 15, 2020. This ceremony is held to honor the law enforcement personnel who died in the line of duty at home and abroad by calling out their names as the flight sergeant conducts roll call. Fallen Airmen included names such as Airman First Class Elizabeth Jacobson, who died while providing escort security for a convoy of service members in the Middle East during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Final guard mount

Misawa Air Base defenders sit through roll call during the final guard mount ceremony at Misawa AB, Japan, May 15, 2020. The final guard mount is a ceremony that pays homage to fallen military police officers, honoring the past and present law enforcement. The 35th Security Forces members commemorated the efforts of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Silent march

Misawa Air Base defenders participate in the 2020 Police Week 5K ruck march at Misawa AB, Japan, May 11, 2020. Security forces are responsible for protecting the U.S. Air Force’s most valuable assets–the lives of their fellow Airmen, aircraft and installations around the world. Police Week pays special recognition to those who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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A man’s best friend

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thanh Nguyen, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, gives water to MWD, Laky, before the 2020 Police Week 5K ruck march at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2020. The 2020 Police Week consisted of events that reflect what police officers do every day and commemorated those who have fallen, which included a ruck march and a final guard mount. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Annual Aircraft Arresting System certification

Staff Sgt. Aubrey Rice, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, watches the flightline during an annual certification test of the aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2020. The annual testing of the AAS is conducted by the 374th CES power productions shop and fire department as well as the 374th Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)
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Time to get out

U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Dickins, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and squadron flight safety officer, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Established as the 313th Bombardment Squadron during World War II, the 13th FS pioneered the Wild Weasel mission during the Vietnam War. In 1972, the 13th FS adopted a black Asian leopard named Eldridge and became known as the “Panther Pack.” On June 1, 1985, the squadron activated at Misawa Air Base flying for the 432nd and 35th Operations Groups. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Marshal them in

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Humenez, a unit tactical aircraft maintainer, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Tactical aircraft maintenance specialists ensure every component of the aircraft is maintained to the standards. They ensure the aircraft are ready to fly at a moment’s notice so pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. Even amidst current policy restrictions due to COVID-19, the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting combat air power and defending the U.S. and Japan is still moving forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Greyshock, a 13th Fighter Squadron avionics systems journeyman, speaks into a radio headset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Avionics specialists require attention to detail since proper maintenance can mean the difference between mission success and failure. Part of their job consists of helping make quick fixes to jets to ensure they are available for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Go panthers

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reese Black, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and chief of mobility, throws up the “panther paw” at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Airmen with the 13th FS and 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit display the “panther paw” hand sign as homage to Eldridge, the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s pet panther, during the Vietnam War, now represented as the official mascot of the 13th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Breaking off

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceeds all potential threat fighter aircraft. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low-flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Duo taxi

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. During Operation Allied Force, U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters flew a variety of missions, including the suppression of enemy air defense, offensive counter air, defensive counter air, close air support and forward air controller missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Can you hear me?

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Greyshock, a 13th Fighter Squadron avionics systems journeyman, talks to Capt. Reese Black, the 13th FS chief of mobility, via radio headset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air and air-to-surface attacks. Airmen are working around the clock ensuring aircraft are ready for flight training operations in order to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Air superiority continues

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. This F-16 belongs to the 14th Fighter Squadron, assigned to Misawa AB in 1994. Their emblem is the Fighting Samurai. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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In-motion calculations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Davis, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement supervisor, monitors and records the weight of cargo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The laser profile system cuts cargo check-in time by a projected 75 percent, reduces manpower from three personnel to one and saves roughly four man-hours per C-17 cargo load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Rolling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Cruz, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron outbound cargo supervisor, drives a forklift over the Weigh-In-Motion scales at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The WIM scale saves countless man-hours by collecting necessary data all at once through an advanced system of sensors, dynamic measurement system and data archiving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Forklift in motion

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Cruz, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron outbound cargo supervisor, drives a forklift over the Weigh-In-Motion scales at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The laser profile system minimized the manhours required to execute the Cargo Deployment Function by displaying the weight, dimensions and center of balance in one step. The previous method required multiple steps and involved scales and tape measures, which could often result in less accurate cargo assessments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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